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Memorials to Men Lost in the Sinking of Hood, 24th May 1941
We will remember them
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In Remembrance of
John Louis Finch

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Date of birth: 3rd August 1923
Place of birth: Samastipur, Bengal, India
Parents: Simon and Pauline Finch
Service: Royal Navy
Rank: Boy 1st Class
Service Number: P/JX 161363
Joined Hood:
Left Hood: 24th May 1941 (loss of ship)







Biographical Information:

John was born on 3rd August 1923 in Samastipur, Bengal, India to Simon and Pauline Finch. He was 17 years old at the time of his loss.



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Memorials

Southsea National Naval War Memorial

Panel 51, Column 3






Hood Chapel, Church of St. John the Baptist, Boldre, Hampshire








Sources
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
'Register of Deaths of Naval Ratings' (data extracted by Director of Naval Personnel (Disclosure Cell), Navy Command HQ, 2009)